Landmarks
This 630-foot tall stainless steel arch is the tallest man-made monument in the United States
What is the Gateway Arch?
This deep-fried Italian pasta dish, often served with marinara, is a St. Louis original
What is toasted ravioli (or t-ravs)?
This historic French neighborhood hosts one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the US
What is Soulard?
St. Louis was founded on this holiday in 1764
What is Valentine's Day?
These famous horses are housed at the Anheuser-Busch brewery
What are Clydesdales?
Built in 1894, this bridge was the first to span the Mississippi River at St. Louis
What is the Eads Bridge?
This dense, flat cake with a buttery custard topping was invented by mistake in the 1930s
What is gooey butter cake?
This Italian-American neighborhood is famous for its red, white, and green fire hydrants
What is The Hill?
St. Louis was named after this French king and saint
Who is King Louis IX?
This entertainment complex at Union Station features an aquarium and Ferris wheel
What is St. Louis Union Station?
This geodesic dome at the Missouri Botanical Garden displays tropical plants
What is the Climatron?
This frozen custard stand, famous for its 'concretes,' has been a St. Louis institution since 1929
What is Ted Drewes?
This neighborhood features Victorian 'Painted Ladies' surrounding a historic park
What is Lafayette Square?
The Gateway Arch was completed in this year
What is 1965?
This St. Louis-born sport, played with a small ball and bat, is unique to the region
What is corkball?
Founded in 1859, this is the oldest botanical garden in continuous operation in the United States
What is the Missouri Botanical Garden?
This local brewery, founded in 1991, was St. Louis' first microbrewery since Prohibition
What is Schlafly?
This diverse dining district along Grand Boulevard is nicknamed 'International Row'
What is South Grand?
This brewery founded in 1852 is the world's largest brewer
What is Anheuser-Busch?
This bakery is famous for serving over 70 flavors of gooey butter cake
What is Park Avenue Coffee?
Founded in 1836, this is the oldest park west of the Mississippi River
What is Lafayette Park?
This is the oldest operating public farmers market west of the Mississippi River
What is Soulard Farmers Market?
Joe Edwards created this non-profit attraction along Delmar honoring famous St. Louisans
What is the St. Louis Walk of Fame?
This famous exploration began just north of St. Louis in 1804
What is the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
This famous freedom lawsuit was first tried at the Old Courthouse
What is the Dred Scott case?